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20080196758 | Portable, self-sustaining power station - A self-sustaining, portable, power station that may be moved by land, air, or sea to an area that has no utilities. The station is provided with at least one wind turbine and/or solar panel arrays in communication with at least one electrical distribution and storage means. The derived electricity is used to power various systems including, albeit not limited to, a communications system, a water filtration system, a water distribution system to allow the public to draw potable water and provide basic hygiene. The electricity derived may also be used to run outside systems, such as schools, hospitals, or the like. | 08-21-2008 |
20080223431 | Foldable solar panel - A foldable solar panel comprises multiple rigid cell assemblies, multiple folding cell assemblies and multiple primary flexible seams. Each folding cell assembly has two symmetric folding cell assembly halves and a flexible secondary seam. The symmetric folding cell assembly halves are adjacent to each other. The secondary flexible seam connects adjacent symmetric folding cell assembly halves and allows them to fold inward onto each other. A primary flexible seam connects a rigid cell assembly to an adjacent folding cell assembly to form an absorbing surface. The primary flexible seams and secondary flexible seams facilitate folding the foldable solar penal to a small volume to facilitate transportation or storage, and effectively keep the absorbing surface from being damaged. | 09-18-2008 |
20080264467 | Transportable System for Producing Solar Electricity - The invention relates to a transportable system for producing solar electricity, consisting of solar cells that are mounted in rectangular frames, a current transformer and a control device. The aim of the invention is to provide an efficient, mobile system for generating solar electricity, which can be rapidly erected and dismantled and is easy to transport. To achieve this: the solar modules of said system are interconnected by articulations and can be placed in a cradle, which protects them during transport and at least partially surrounds them in a folded state; the solar modules are connected to and held by a support that is mounted on the cradle, in such a way that said modules can be deployed and folded away; and said modules lie on the support in the deployed state and are additionally supported by telescopic legs that can be extended outside the cradle. The erection and dismantling of said system for generating solar electricity can be carried out rapidly and easily and the system can be placed in its cradle to protect it against damage during transport. The system can be erected easily by deploying the frames containing solar modules and can be transported by folding said frames. It does not require new cable connections at each new location, the cabling is carried out when the system is produced and is not touched again. The system can also be configured in such a way that the box containing the electrics and battery can be detached from and re-attached to the solar module unit, if electric energy is required only for a short period of time at another location. | 10-30-2008 |
20080271775 | Solar power - A unique solar powered invention(s) to be used for the charging of mobile communications devices/cellular telephone batteries for extend usage. The distinctive invention(s) consist of solar panel(s) to collect natural light for generating a power source, a battery for storing solar energy, and the option to use the current most used power source A/C to transfer energy to the cellular telephone battery by having the appropriate cellular telephone adapters to connect the invention(s) to the cellular telephone to be able to recharge the cellular telephone battery for extensive usage. The invention(s) has a detachable A/C adapter, a switch in order to choose what source of power would be appropriate and lights controlled by a button to indicate if the solar battery is empty or full in the invention(s). | 11-06-2008 |
20080283114 | Notebook carry case employing a solar energy charging and cooling system - A notebook carry case employing a solar energy charging and cooling system is disclosed. In one form, a solar energy charge and cooling system can include a first fan coupled to an interior lid portion of a housing configured to store a portable electronic device, and a solar panel array coupled to an exterior portion of the lid and operable to convert solar energy to power the first fan. The first fan can be responsive to the converted solar energy to reduce an operating temperature within the housing. | 11-20-2008 |
20080314434 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - A photovoltaic panel (PV panel) includes a plurality of rigid solar or photovoltaic modules attached to a flexible membrane. The PV modules are arranged adjacent to each other, e.g., side-by-side or end-to-end, and are spaced apart from each other so as to allow each PV module to be folded over an adjacent PV module. The PV modules have wires that are arranged so as to provide connection to wires of the adjacent PV modules with wires. The wires extending between adjacent PV modules have sufficient length or slack so as to allow the modules to be folded over each other. The PV panel may include a plurality of spacers between the PV modules and the membrane to provide gaps. The gaps aid in cooling of the PV modules during operation. | 12-25-2008 |
20090007958 | PORTABLE SOLAR ENERGY SUPPLYING DEVICE - A portable solar energy supplying device includes a body, a solar energy board, a secondary battery, a charging circuit, and a control unit. The body has a receiving space. The solar energy board is received in the receiving space, and receives solar energy and converts the solar energy into electrical power when the solar energy board is unfolded outside of the receiving space. The charging circuit is electrically connected with the solar energy board for receiving the electrical power converted by the solar energy board to charge the secondary battery. The control unit is electrically connected to the secondary battery for adjusting the output voltage of the secondary battery for an application system. Thereby, the goals of charging and supplying solar energy are achieved. The occupied space is reduced, it is convenient for the user to carry it, and the solar energy board is protected. | 01-08-2009 |
20090126775 | SOLAR ARRAYS - A solar array including a solar array assembly, hub assembly, and wing assembly. | 05-21-2009 |
20090139562 | Portable photovoltaic window system - A portable, lightweight and detachable photovoltaic window system affording a resource for converting solar power in existing buildings and similar structures. At least one photovoltaic panel is interconnected to a building window or entrance casing or directly to a window pane through use of lanyards, hook and loop fasteners, or suction cups. Solar energy is captured from direct sunlight incidental to the location of the window. A panel may be removably supported by a fabric material interconnected to an interior wall via hook and loop fasteners. An inverter converts energy from DC to AC for powering electrically driven devices. A pocket is provided on the panel support for temporarily storing the auxiliary devices. This system enables a person with little knowledge of solar energy equipment a convenient and inexpensive method to convert sunlight into useful energy without major alterations to the building or window unit being used as a light-source. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145473 | SOLAR PANEL CURTAIN - A solar panel curtain including a plurality of sunshield panels disposed in parallel, an electric energy storage device electrically connected to the sunshield panels, an orientation device connected to the sunshield panels and electrically connected to the electric energy storage device, and a switch device is provided. Each sunshield panel includes plural solar panels locked to each other. The electric energy storage device receives and stores the electric energy generated by the sunshield panels. The orientation device orients the sunshield panels, wherein power is supplied to the orientation device by the electric energy storage device or an external power source. The switch device is electrically connected to the orientation device for turning on or off the orientation device. The solar panel curtain may further include a photo detector device and a knob device such that the sunshield panels can be either automatically oriented or manually operated through the knob device. | 06-11-2009 |
20090165841 | Collapsible Solar System - A collapsible solar system includes a frame structure and a sunlight tracking arrangement. The frame structure includes a supporting base adapted for mounting on a platform and a solar panel pivotally coupling with a rotational frame which is rotatably supported on the supporting base. The solar panel is pivotally folded between a stored position that the solar panel is laid flat on the platform, and a tracking position that the solar panel is pivotally folded at an inclination angle to be perpendicular to the direction of the sun. The sunlight tracking arrangement includes a horizontal driving unit selectively adjusting a horizontal direction of the solar panel, and a vertical driving unit pivotally lifting up the solar panel until the solar panel is pivotally folded at the inclination angle to be perpendicular to the direction of the sun. | 07-02-2009 |
20090283132 | SELF-ROTATING DEPLOYED FILM SOLAR BATTERIES ARRAY AND ITS USE IN SPACE - A self rotating deployed film solar batteries array is composed of film solar batteries, electrical cables, a center axle and connecting lines: many long strip shaped film solar batteries radiate to form a circle or a polygon-array, when linking two adjacent film solar batteries with connecting lines, each film solar battery links to a center axle with electrical cables; film batteries deployed and maintained in an array shape by self rotating centrifugal force in space; film batteries are coiling outside the surface of a center axle before their deployment. The unite weight of thin film battery is only 1/30 of traditional solar cell paddle. The film solar batteries array can be used in various satellite, space station and solar power rocket. It will greatly reduce the launching cost, enhance the power for spacecrafts and double the length of service life. | 11-19-2009 |
20090293933 | ADJUSTABLE SOLAR POWERER - An adjustable solar powerer having photovoltaic cells made of either silicon, polycrystalline or single-crystalline located on a stabilizing base converts solar power or artificial light into electric energy. This solar powerer is made up of unilateral flat and movable elements, each having unilaterally installed photovoltaic cells, these elements being connected with each other by a yoke and catch at one end, the yoke and pivot being connected to a tripod. | 12-03-2009 |
20090320898 | Configurable Articulated Photovoltaic Assembly - A configurable articulated photovoltaic assembly has a plurality of photovoltaic modules hingedly connected to each other to allow the assembly to fold for transportation. The assembly is unfolded at the installation site, positioned and secured in place using adhesives, mechanical fasteners or both. The angle of the solar panels may be adjusted by moving support panels from horizontal to vertical. Once secured, the panels are rigidly held in place and are integrated with the building surface such as a roof or wall. Hinges are bidirectional and include metal, fabric and sliding extension types. Each module is wired and connected to a junction box attached therein. | 12-31-2009 |
20100108120 | MULTI-STAGE FOLDING PORTABLE SOLAR CHARGING APPARATUS - A multi-stage folding portable solar charging apparatus includes first, second and third photoelectric conversion modules. The second photoelectric conversion module is pivotally connected to a side of the first photoelectric conversion module and folded/unfolded with respect to an upper surface of the first photoelectric conversion module, and the third photoelectric conversion module is pivotally connected to another side of the first photoelectric conversion module and can be folded/unfolded with respect to a lower surface of the first photoelectric conversion module, such that the photoelectric conversion modules are electrically connected with each other. A connector is fixed and electrically connected to one of the photoelectric conversion modules. The second and third photoelectric conversion modules are unfolded from the stacked first photoelectric conversion module to increase an electric power generation area of charging apparatus when unfolded to enhance the electric power generation, and reduce the volume of the charging apparatus when folded. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116317 | Inter-Facing Solar Panels - A method for effectively collecting solar energy, including disposing solar panels substantially inter-facing each other, and reflecting sun light between inter-facing solar panels. A solar panel, including a first portion adapted to convert sun light into usable energy at a first optimal wavelength; and a second portion adapted to convert sun light into usable energy at a second optimal wavelength. A method for effectively collecting solar energy, including using a first portion of a first solar panel to partially convert a beam of sun light into usable energy, and partially reflect the beam of sun light into a second solar panel; and using the second solar panel to partially convert the reflected beam into collectable energy. | 05-13-2010 |
20100154860 | Collapsible stand for rollable solar panel - The invention provides a collapsible stand assembly for an accessory, the stand assembly including a base, a mounting head, and at least one support member, the at least one support member being adapted in a collapsed configuration to be stored with the base and the mounting head, the stand being adapted for assembly in an operative configuration wherein the at least one support member releasably connects the accessory to the mounting head and wherein the mounting head is connected to the base. | 06-24-2010 |
20100180927 | AFFIXING METHOD AND SOLAR DECAL DEVICE USING A THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC AND INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - A solar device includes a substrate structure having a surface region, a flexible and conformal material comprising a polymer material affixing the surface region. Additionally, the solar device includes one or more solar cells spatially provided by one or more films of materials characterized by a thickness dimension of 25 microns and less and mechanically coupled to the flexible and conformal material, the one or more solar cells having a flexible characteristic that maintains each of the solar cells substantially free from any damage or breakage. The solar device further includes an interconnect structure configured to couple one or more of the solar cells. The interconnect structure includes at least a first contact region and a second contact region within the flexible and conformal material. | 07-22-2010 |
20100206354 | Portable Power System - A mobile power system provides a housing, such as a container having at least one door at a first end. From the first end a first set of arrays can extend from a stowed configuration inside of the housing to an extended configuration through the first end. Slides and rollers can facilitate this transition. Once in the extended configuration, the first set of arrays can then transition to a deployed configuration such as by rotating at least one auxiliary array relative to a main array. A control panel, preferably accessible from outside of the housing, can automatedly transition the first set of arrays from the stowed to at least the extended, if not deployed configuration. A similarly operating set of second arrays can be utilized with some embodiments. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212715 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING - A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures. | 08-26-2010 |
20110005573 | FOLDABLE SOLAR ENERGY APPARATUS - A foldable solar energy apparatus is provided. The foldable solar energy apparatus includes a frame, a first solar energy module, an actuation module, and a power module. A photovoltaic panel is coupled to a first holder of the first solar energy module, and electricity generated by the photovoltaic panel is stored in the power module. The first holder is rotatably coupled to the frame so that the first holder is collapsible via the actuation module, which is disposed at the frame and connected to the first holder. The first holder and the actuation module provide the solar energy apparatus with a foldable function. Thus, the solar energy apparatus can be folded in response to changes in weather conditions, thereby preventing the photovoltaic panel from being damaged by bad weather. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011441 | LOW PROFILE SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A low profile solar collector having a number of light collecting lenses that fit closely together as an array on a flexible sheet. The lenses may focus light onto optical conveyance mechanisms which convey light from the lenses to a light-to-electrical converter or converters at an edge of the sheet. The lenses may alternatively focus light onto a light-to-electrical converter or converters. Conductors may convey electricity from the light-to-electrical converters to an electrical connection block at an edge of the sheet. The flexible sheet may be rolled, folded, or form fitted onto a non-planar surface. Two or more low profile solar collectors having a number of collecting lenses may be combined to form a larger sheet for solar collection. The electrical outputs of the collectors may be connected to provide one or more outputs as desired. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017262 | PORTABLE SELF-CONTAINED PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR DEVICE - A portable self-contained photovoltaic device comprising:
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20110023934 | SOLARTURF: SOLAR ENERGY HARVESTING ARTIFICIAL TURF - A SolarTurf unit has a plurality of solar blades, each blade comprising a donor-acceptor conjugated polymer (DA-CP) disposed between and electrically contacting a working electrode and a counter electrode where at least one of electrodes is transparent and where the plurality of solar blades have like or different DA-CPs having like color or different colors, for example, green. The SolarTurf unit includes an interconnect strip having a first electrically conductive surface and a second electrically conductive surface separated by an insulator. The working electrodes are electrically connected to the first electrically conductive surface and the counter electrodes are electrically connected to the second electrically conductive surface. The SolarTurf units can be combined into a device for harvesting light energy to provide an electric output. The SolarTurf device can have the appearance of a lawn or other plant, fungi, rock, sand or animal. | 02-03-2011 |
20110023935 | Flexible Photovoltaic Array With Integrated Wiring And Control Circuitry, and Associated Methods - A flexible photovoltaic module for converting light into electricity includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells, a wiring harness, and a connection subsystem. The plurality of photovoltaic cells are electrically interconnected to form a positive node for supplying current to a load and a negative node for receiving current from the load. The wiring harness includes a plurality of flexible electrical conductors, each electrical conductor being electrically isolated within the wiring harness. The connection subsystem is operable to selectively connect the positive node to one of the electrical conductors of the wiring harness. A plurality of flexible photovoltaic modules may be connected to form a photovoltaic array. | 02-03-2011 |
20110030761 | ROOFING PRODUCTS, PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS USING THEM - The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements. | 02-10-2011 |
20110108088 | PHOTOVOLTAIC STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF USE - A photovoltaic structure is provided. The photovoltaic structure includes a photovoltaic module having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter. The photovoltaic structure also includes a plurality of flexible tabs attached to the photovoltaic module bottom surface, wherein the plurality of flexible tabs extend beyond the perimeter of the photovoltaic module. A method for mounting a photovoltaic module is also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20110146751 | Portable, self-sustaining power station - A self-sustaining, portable, power station that may be moved by land, air, or sea to an area that has no utilities. The station is provided with solar panel arrays in communication with at least one electrical distribution and storage means. The derived electricity is used to power various systems including, albeit not limited to, a communications system, a water filtration system, a water distribution system to allow the public to draw potable water and provide basic hygiene. The electricity derived may also be used to run outside systems, such as schools, hospitals, or the like. The solar panel arrays are mounted on roller assemblies that can be easily slide between a stowed and deployed condition. The solar arrays include a plurality of solar panels that are supported by one or more hydraulic actuators to counter balance the weight of the solar panel whereby the solar panel can be easily positioned into the desired tilted orientation. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162690 | TRANSPORTABLE SOLAR PANEL AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - A transportable solar panel and support system has a flexible base, and a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels coupled to the flexible base. The solar panels are spaced apart from one another by gaps to permit the flexible base to be configured in an unfolded condition so that the solar panels can receive sunlight, and a folded condition where the solar panels are arranged at least partially adjacent to one another. A storage compartment and receptacles are disposed on the flexible base, with at least a portion of the receptacles axially aligned with one another to span one or more of the gaps between the solar panels. Support rods are provided that are movable between a stowed position within the storage compartment when the flexible base is in the folded condition, and a deployed position within the receptacles and spanning one or more of the gaps between the solar panels when the flexible base is in the unfolded condition. | 07-07-2011 |
20110192444 | LARGE-SCALE DEPLOYABLE SOLAR ARRAY - A deployable structure is disclosed. The deployable structure may include one or more slit-tube longerons; and one or more flat sheets coupled with the one or more slit-tube longerons. The one or more slit-tube longerons and the one or more flat sheets may be stowed by rolling the one or more slit-tube longerons and the one or more flat sheets together into a roll. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the one or more slit-tube longerons may be exposed when stowed. In another embodiment, the one or more slit-tube longerons may be manufactured from a shape memory material. These slit-tube longerons unroll into to a straight configuration when exposed to heat. | 08-11-2011 |
20110240093 | SOLAR POWER STRUCTURE - A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals. | 10-06-2011 |
20110253193 | DEPLOYABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - A deployable solar panel system includes a plurality of solar cell panels that are mechanically and electrically coupled to each other prior to shipment to an installation site, folded in a stacking arrangement within a packaging container for shipment to the installation site, and then unfolded to deploy the solar cell panels at a desired tilt angle during installation at the installation site. In one embodiment, the solar cell panels are mechanically coupled to each other using a hinge assembly, such as a hinge bracket and hinge pin. Each solar cell panel system is electrically coupled to each other using a series string. The series string may be electrically coupled to a DC-DC converter and/or a DC-AC inverter. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259393 | COLLAPSIBLE SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a number of solar cell panels and a number of connecting elements connecting to the solar cell panels. The solar cell panels are collapsibly connected by the connecting elements. Due to the collapsible function, a volume of the solar cell module can be reduced, thereby simplifying transport of the solar cell module. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265851 | POSTURE-ADJUSTABLE SOLAR-COLLECTING WINDOW BLIND - The present invention proposes a posture-adjustable solar-collecting window blind, which can adjust the position of solar cells to better collect solar energy. In the window blind, a solar detector and an ampere meter are used to detect the relationship between the incident angle of sunlight and an optimal arrangement of the solar detector. The relationship can be further used to adjust the positions of the plurality of solar cells. Furthermore, the window blind comprises a light sensor to detect the light intensity of a target area, which can be complementarily used to adjust the position of the plurality of solar cells. | 11-03-2011 |
20110297205 | INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING COMPONENT AND PANEL - A combination roofing panel and solar module includes a flexible membrane sheet, such as a single-ply membrane sheet, and a plurality of elongated solar or photovoltaic modules arranged side-by-side, end-to-end, or adjacent each other. The modules are adhered to the flexible membrane, and the edges of the modules having electrical connectors or electrodes are arranged to face each other or be aligned with each other. The electrical connectors are connected by a solder connection to module electrodes through apertures in a bottom surface of the flexible membrane and are connected in series. The series electrical connectors are connected directly to direct current (DC) electric devices, to a combiner box, to another panel or to an inverter which provides coverts direct current (DC) to alternating current electricity for use in residential, commercial or industrial building structures. The ends and elongated edges of a roofing component or panel having the flexible membrane and modules can be sealed for protection. | 12-08-2011 |
20110315192 | Solar Module - Solar module with a plurality of lamellar solar panels, which are mounted on an elongated support to pivot around a common axis and are movable between a first position in which they are superposed to be substantially congruent and parallel to the support, and a second position in which, opened out in a fan formation, they lie substantially adjacent to one another around the said axis, wherein the support can be extended via a closable opening out of a housing, which receives it with the solar panels in the first position. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006381 | Portable Modular Solar Energy Power Generating System - A portable modular solar energy generating system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of modular photovoltaic solar panels that collect solar energy and convert the solar energy to DC power. Each modular panel also contains a micro-inverter for converting the DC power to AC power at the site of the solar energy generating systems. The system is foldable for easy transport to a remote location and can provide readily available electrical power at remote locations. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012154 | COLLAPSIBLE STRUCTURES WITH ADJUSTABLE FORMS - Structures and methods are disclosed regarding deployable structures with expandable longerons adjustably coupled with supporting structures such that an angle between the supporting structures can be adjusted. Such structures can include and/or be used for solar arrays, bridges, support structures, and more. These structures can be easily transported to a new location and deployed from the stowed configuration into a larger functional structure. In some embodiments these structures can use one or more longerons that can have two resting states: deployed and rolled. | 01-19-2012 |
20120024342 | Solar Panel Array - A solar panel array includes a number of elongate printed circuit boards (PCBs), each PCB supporting a number of individual solar cells linearly mounted thereon and electrically connected in series to form a solar panel, and a number of hinge assemblies, each hinge assembly including two or more hinge bodies, two backing plates, one spring, and one hinge pin, the hinge assemblies mounted between adjacent solar panels using conventional hardware in a manner connecting them together such that they may be folded over one another in a fanfold arrangement or deployed out to one hundred and eighty degrees. | 02-02-2012 |
20120055536 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, there is provided an organic photovoltaic cell including substrate having a plurality of inclined surfaces and a plurality of solar cells formed on the inclined surfaces of the substrate. Each of the solar cells includes a pair of electrodes and a bulk heterojunction active layer interposed between the electrodes, the active layer containing a p-type organic semiconductor and an n-type organic semiconductor. An inclination of each of the inclined surfaces of the substrate against the horizontal plane is in the range of 60 to 89°, and the active layer exhibits a transmission of light within visible wavelength range of 3% or greater. | 03-08-2012 |
20120073623 | Flexible, Modular, Solar Cell Assembly - A solar module having a six layer stack structure, including the following layers: (i) first plastic layer (e.g., ETFE layer); (ii) second plastic layer (e.g., uppermost EVA layer); (iii) solar cell layer; (iv) third plastic layer (e.g., intermediate EVA layer); (v) fiber panel; and (vi) fourth plastic layer (e.g., lowermost EVA layer). This six layer module is detachably attached to a seventh layer of rip stop backing material layer (or other pliable fabric). Generally, many solar modules will be: (i) mechanically detachably attached to the larger flexible substrate member; and (ii) electrically detachably connected to each other. Sufficient space should be left between the modules on the substrate so that the substrate can be folded in the spaces between the modules. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073624 | AWNING TYPE SOLAR PROTECTION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL POWER PRODUCTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to an awning type solar protection device equipped with an electrical power production system, the device including a flexible panel, at least one photovoltaic panel arranged on the outer face of the flexible panel, a furling tube onto which the flexible panel is rolled and a system for tensioning the flexible panel during its deployment or its furling. According to the invention, the proximal edge of the flexible panel is fixed to the furling tube by forming around said furling tube a portion which cannot be unrolled. In addition, electrical connection means are arranged in the interior of the furling tube and pass through said furling tube on the portion of the flexible panel which cannot be unrolled, said electrical connection means being hooked up to the at least one photovoltaic panel at the proximal edge of the flexible panel. | 03-29-2012 |
20120085387 | TRUCK MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - Solar power and other renewable energy systems are useful for generating electrical energy with no environmental effects. Example embodiments of the present invention provide for mobile transport of power generation systems, such as a solar power energy collection system, that can be transported via a mobile system, such as a truck, trailer, or railway transport system, and positioned anywhere the mobile transport system can travel to provide temporary or permanent energy producing capacity. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090659 | PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL ARRAY - A portable assembly for supporting a plurality of solar panels may include a plurality of solar panels mechanically coupled to each other and configured to transform from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration. Each solar panel of the plurality of solar panels may include one or more solar cells. The expanded configuration may be a configuration in which an active surface of each solar panel of the plurality of solar panels is exposed. And, the collapsed configuration may be a configuration in which the active surfaces of the plurality of solar panels overlap. The portable assembly may also include connectors configured to removably electrically connect the plurality of solar panels together. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090660 | COLLAPSIBLE STRUCTURES - Collapsible solar array structures are disclosed that include a collapsible structure and detachable solar array. The solar array can be detached stowed separately from the collapsible structure. The collapsible structure can include a plurality of longerons and/or support structures. Longerons can have a slit along a longitudinal length of the longeron. | 04-19-2012 |
20120103391 | SOLAR POWER STRUCTURE AND COLUMN CAPITAL FOR THE SAME - A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals. | 05-03-2012 |
20120152306 | INFLATABLE SOLAR CELL ARRAY - The present invention relates to a solar cell array, which includes a flexible, inflatable membrane. Multiple flexible photovoltaic cells are positioned on the top surface of the flexible membrane. The solar cell array also includes a container for the inflatable membrane and a structure for automatically inflating the membrane when at least one predetermined condition is met. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167943 | Unwindable Flat Solar Generator - A solar generator deployment device includes an assembly comprising a plurality of tape-springs supporting a windable membrane on a face of which is arranged a plurality of elements capable of converting the solar energy into electrical energy. The tape-springs and membrane are co-wound around a unique radius of curvature equal to the natural radius of curvature of folding of the tape-spring in the wound state. The tape-springs are substantially parallel and interlinked by transversal braces ensuring the rigidity of the bearing structure. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167944 | Boxed Unwindable Solar Generator - A solar generator deployment device includes at least one primary tape-spring supporting a flexible membrane with a set of flexible photovoltaic cells on one face, at least one secondary tape-spring, and a reinforcing structure attached to the primary tape-spring and secondary tape-spring, said device having a wound state in which the primary tape-spring supporting the flexible membrane and secondary tape-spring and reinforcing structure are co-wound around a mandrel; and an unwound state in which said primary tape-spring and secondary tape-spring are unwound. The device comprises, at the level of said mandrel, means for offsetting, in the unwound state, the root of said secondary tape-spring so that the reinforcing structure is deployed within a volume situated on the side opposite the face of the flexible membrane comprising flexible photovoltaic cells and supports said flexible membrane, the device then being in the deployed state. | 07-05-2012 |
20120192916 | Photovoltaic Fiber, Photovoltaic Cell Module Using The Same, And Method Of Manufacturing The Same - A photovoltaic fiber may include a first electrode surrounding a base fiber, a photoactive layer surrounding the first electrode and having a photovoltaic junction positioned in a radial direction. The photovoltaic fiber may also include a second electrode surrounding the photoactive layer is provided. | 08-02-2012 |
20120216850 | FOLDABLE SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - A foldable solar energy collector has a base and a panel body. The base has an elevatable telescopic shaft mounted thereon. The panel body has a bottom board and multiple side panels pivotally mounted around a perimeter of the bottom board. Two foldable panels are respectively and pivotally mounted on two edges of each side panel. A link assembly is pivotally mounted between the panel body and the telescopic shaft and has multiple inside and outside links pivotally connected to each other. One end of each inside link away from a corresponding outside link is pivotally mounted on the telescopic shaft. One end of each outside link away from a corresponding inside link is pivotally mounted between adjacent two of the foldable panels. When the telescopic shaft is elevated, the link assembly is pulled to drive the panel body to unfold or fold, rendering convenience in operation and storage. | 08-30-2012 |
20120291847 | MULTI-PANEL SOLAR PANEL DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - A mobile power unit includes a mobile trailer and a plurality of support posts coupled to the mobile trailer, each support post having an axis. The mobile power unit further includes a plurality of solar panels, at least one of the plurality of solar panels being pivotally coupled to one of the plurality of support posts such that the at least one of the plurality of solar panels can be rotated about the axis of the support post to which it is attached. | 11-22-2012 |
20120312348 | Collapsible stand for rollable solar panel - The invention provides a collapsible stand assembly for an accessory, the stand assembly including a base, a mounting head, and at least one support member, the at least one support member being adapted in a collapsed configuration to be stored with the base and the mounting head, the stand being adapted for assembly in an operative configuration wherein the at least one support member releasably connects the accessory to the mounting head and wherein the mounting head is connected to the base. | 12-13-2012 |
20130008483 | FOLDABLE, PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A foldable, portable, lightweight photovoltaic module has a carrier layer divided into equal sections separated by hinge spaces, a substrate layer on the carrier layer, and a photovoltaic cell layer on the substrate layer, wherein the hinge spaces each have a free space between opposing edges of the adjacent sections to enable them to be folded in accordion-like fashion for storage. The carrier layer may be made of rip-stop fabric and preferably supports 6 sections each with 6 PV cells of crystalline silicon of up to about 22% conversion efficiency. The module has a power output of about 122 watts at 24 volts, and weighs about 7.4 pounds (3.36 kg), with a power-to-size ratio of 14 watts/sft or more, and a power-to-weight ratio of 16.5 watts/pound or more. An improved method of lamination applies heat and pressure on upper and lower sides of the laminate layers through upper and lower chambers with respective pressure bladders and heaters that are independently controllable. | 01-10-2013 |
20130037080 | TRANSPORTABLE SOLAR HARVESTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A transportable solar harvester system for electrical generation in expeditionary, military, and commercial settings comprising: a photovoltaic array deployable in an open configuration and in a compact closed configuration; a set of stabilizing legs to enable stable positioning of the photovoltaic array in the open configuration; and an auxiliary power module connectable to the photovoltaic array, having system management functionalities to interface the system with other devices wherein the system is deployable from the compact closed configuration to the open configuration manually by two persons in less than 30 minutes and vice versa. | 02-14-2013 |
20130056044 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FABRICATION WITH THIN SINGLE CRYSTAL EPITAXIAL SILICON DEVICES - Photovoltaic modules including a plurality of solar cells bonded to a module back sheet are described herein, wherein each solar cell includes a superstrate bonded to a front side of a photovoltaic device to facilitate handling of very thin photovoltaic devices during fabrication of the module. Modules may also include module front sheets and the solar cells may include bottom sheets. The modules may be made of flexible materials, and may be foldable. Fabrication processes include tabbing photovoltaic devices prior to attaching the individual superstrates. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061907 | PORTABLE SOLAR ENERGY CURTAIN WITH PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION - The invention relates to a portable solar energy curtain with photoelectric conversion, which provides an easy-carried and easy-expanded structure and a photoelectric conversion circuit combined with a design of a plurality of thermoelectric cooling chips for efficiently helping indoor or car-inner heating or cooling. The present invention provides appropriate cold air for cooling the temperature inside the cars and keeping at room temperature when the cars stop with doors closed. Further, the present invention provides cold air or hot air at anytime and anywhere for keeping tents or indoor spaces in the better temperature state. Therefore, the present invention is easy to use and carry without energy consumption. | 03-14-2013 |
20130174889 | TENSIONED SHEET-METAL BASED SOLAR PANELS AND STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME - Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same are disclosed. The sheet metal based solar panels can include a flexible photovoltaic solar module laminated onto a thin, flexible metal sheet. Such solar panels can be mounted on and tensioned within a support frame that is twisted out of plane with respect to a reference planar datum surface. The resulting surface can be a hyperbolic paraboloid, which can be aesthetically pleasing while improving structural stability and maximizing angular exposure to the sun. | 07-11-2013 |
20130186450 | Solar Power System - A solar power system includes a solar power arm comprising a solar power array, the solar power arm configurable between a transport configuration and a deployed configuration and a container configured to receive the solar power arm when the solar power arm is in the transport configuration. | 07-25-2013 |
20130228209 | SUBTRACTIVE HINGE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An assembly includes first and second sections and a subtractive hinge coupling the first and second sections. The subtractive hinges forms at least one aperture. A method for forming a flexible photovoltaic assembly includes the following steps: ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130233371 | Deployable Photovoltaic Array and Collapsible Support Unit Thereof - A deployable photovoltaic array comprising a plurality of photovoltaic modules attached to a collapsible support unit, where said support unit is made up of a pair of laterally spaced similar pantographs. Each pantograph has the form of a plurality of interconnected rhombs made by pivotally joined elongated arms. Two opposite sides of each solar module are attached to a pair of corresponding nearest parallel arms on the opposite sides of said pantographs. Said array in its deployed condition for large solar elevation angles acquires a characteristic staircase-like form. Angles of said rhombs may further be adjusted to achieve an optimal inclination of said solar modules with respect to the current direction to the sun. In the stowed configuration said array may be held in a protecting container, and is readily portable. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240015 | PORTABLE FOLDING SOLAR PANELS - A portable folding arrangement of panels apparatus is used for generation of power that may be regulated and supplied to a consumer of the generated power. In particular, such a power consumer may be an air-conditioner to be used, for example, within a vehicle, to control the temperature therein. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of essentially rigid panels, each having at least a solar cell, that are connected to supply the power to charge a battery, to operate a power consumer, and the like. The plurality of panels are connected to allow the collapsing of the foldable panels face-to-face, back-to-back, or other folding arrangements. The apparatus can be unfolded when desired for the purpose of converting the solar energy into electrical power for storage or use by a power consumer. | 09-19-2013 |
20130263913 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING - A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269750 | SOLAR POWER FOLDING DECK STRUCTURE - A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284234 | SOLAR-CELL-INTEGRATED ROLL SCREEN - A solar-cell-integrated roll screen having a high durability against winding/unwinding. The constituent material and thickness of each section of a solar-cell-integrated roll screen are determined so that the tensile strength in the winding direction is less than or equal to 75 MPa. The constituent material and thickness of each section of the solar-cell-integrated roll screen are also preferably determined so that the Young's modulus in the winding direction is equal to or less than 650 MPa. | 10-31-2013 |
20130298962 | PORTABLE MODULAR SOLAR ENERGY POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - A portable modular solar energy generating system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of modular photovoltaic solar panels that collect solar energy and convert the solar energy to DC power. Each modular panel also contains a micro-inverter for converting the DC power to AC power at the site of the solar energy generating systems. The system is foldable for easy transport to a remote location and can provide readily available electrical power at remote locations. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319500 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING FABRIC PANEL UNIT - An electricity-generating fabric panel unit includes a panel of light-collecting fabric and an edge assembly disposed along an edge of the fabric panel and adapted to collect light from the fabric panel and convert it to electricity. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327371 | FOLDABLE SOLAR POWER RECEIVER - An apparatus for the purpose of power generation by collecting or reflecting light using a foldable surface for compact transport, comprising of a circular surface divided into sectors, which in a closed folded position each sector is drawn closed by elevating a radius on one side of the sector on a pivot along the radius, and which in an opened position is held rigid by both radial and circumferential support. | 12-12-2013 |
20140020731 | PORTABLE POWER SYSTEM - A portable self-sustained power system including, a transportable platform, a plurality of solar array racking structures. The system includes a plurality of solar panels securely mounted upon said solar array racking structures thereby supporting the solar panels to form a plurality of planar solar arrays. The system further includes a plurality of hinge posts, each respectively connected near the corners of said transportable platform. The system further includes a plurality of solar array support frames, each of the solar array support frame vertically hinged to respective hinge posts, wherein the respective solar array support frame is capable of rotating at various angles around the vertical axis of the respective hinge post. The system further includes a plurality of horizontal hinges; each horizontal hinge rotatably interconnected between the solar arrays and the plurality support frames respectively, each respective hinge capable of rotatably positioning the respective solar array at various angles. | 01-23-2014 |
20140076377 | SOLAR CANOPY ASSEMBLY - A structure capable of folding into a compact form for transporting, and for simple unfolding for attachment to a base, the structure including: two or more hingably interconnected solar panel arrays each having a two or more of solar panels, a solar panel support channel, and a support beam; wherein the two or more solar panels are attached to top portions of the solar panel support channel, and a bottom portion of the solar panel support channel is attached to a top portion of the support beam, the support beam having a hinged joint for cooperating in folding into mutual, near coplanar juxtaposition; and where the structure, when unfolded includes a solar canopy and is T-shaped viewed on end. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076378 | FOLDING SOLAR CANOPY ASSEMBLY - A structure capable of folding into a compact form for transporting, and for simple unfolding for attachment to a base, the structure including: two or more hingably interconnected solar panel arrays each having a two or more of solar panels, a solar panel support channel, and a support beam; wherein the two or more solar panels are attached to top portions of the solar panel support channel, and a bottom portion of the solar panel support channel is attached to a top portion of the support beam, the support beam having a hinged joint for cooperating in folding into mutual, near coplanar juxtaposition; and where the structure, when unfolded includes a solar canopy and is L-shaped viewed on end. | 03-20-2014 |
20140096811 | Modular Photovoltaic Generator - Photovoltaic generator comprising several flexible photovoltaic panels ( | 04-10-2014 |
20140190551 | TRUCK MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - Solar power and other renewable energy systems are useful for generating electrical energy with no environmental effects. Example embodiments of the present invention provide for mobile transport of power generation systems, such as a solar power energy collection system, that can be transported via a mobile system, such as a truck, trailer, or railway transport system, and positioned anywhere the mobile transport system can travel to provide temporary or permanent energy producing capacity. | 07-10-2014 |
20140230882 | MOBILE POWER SYSTEM - A mobile power plant comprising a retractable flexible solar array structure comprising a plurality of thin film photovoltaic modules mounted on a flexible substrate; a spool attached to a portion of the flexible solar array structure and around which the flexible solar array structure can be rolled; power cabling integrated into the flexible solar array structure for transmitting power from the plurality of photovoltaic modules to the spool-end of the flexible solar array structure; a transportable container in which the spool is mounted, the transportable container being capable of housing the flexible solar array structure when it is in a rolled configuration. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238464 | Collapsible Photovoltaic Module for a Large-Scale Solar Power Plant - An elongate photovoltaic (PV) module for use in a solar energy conversion plant for the production of electricity from incident light, the PV-module comprising a top portion with a support panel (G) carrying on a front side a plurality of electrically connected PV cells (D), and a transparent protective layer (A) sealed to the support panel (G) so as to encapsulate the PV-cells (D) between the support panel (G) and the protective layer (A), wherein prior to installation of the PV-module at the deployment site a collapsible portion of the PV-module is configured to be collapsible in a longitudinal direction by folding and/or rolling, wherein the collapsible portion includes at least the top portion, wherein the PV-module further comprises one or more integrated ballast chambers (I) in a bottom portion of the PV-module arranged on a rear side of the support panel (G), wherein said integrated ballast chamber (I) after installation of the PV-module at the deployment site contains an amount of a ballasting material (H) with a weight sufficient to immobilize the PV-module on a supporting surface of the deployment site under predetermined characteristic climate conditions for the deployment site. | 08-28-2014 |
20140338720 | Open Energy System - Disclosed is a portable and compact hybrid power unit for ready to use, plug-in power for nearly any environment. Open Energy System (OES) is self-contained in a durable shell that can be deployed almost anywhere in the world. The OES transforms from a rugged box into an energy generating unit with all equipment assembled and ready to generate power. Pre-assembled solar modules can slide out from the opening sides of the unit along a rolling channel, lock into place and open into a ready-to-generate solar electric array. In addition, the OES is mobile and transportable. It can hitch to a vehicle, be dropped in by helicopter, shipped in or used as a permanent unit. Further, the OES unit is designed to fit | 11-20-2014 |
20140338721 | PHOTOVOLTAIC TEXTILES - Textile systems and components for establishing electrical characteristics of textiles. The textiles incorporate charge carrying components, such as photovoltaic components, in contact with highly conductive bus conduits to improve electrical properties without compromising physical characteristics of the textiles. Structure, geometries, and methods are provided for textile constructs, including photovoltaic textile constructs. | 11-20-2014 |
20140352756 | SOLAR BALLOON PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY - The Solar Balloon Photovoltaic Array is comprised of a solar balloon supporting and lifting an array of very thin, light weight, and flexible solar photovoltaic sheet array which is attached to an electrical wire cord tethered to the solar balloon at one end, and securely tied to a structure on the ground surface at the terminal output end. The solar balloon is deployed into the atmosphere by the heating of the air inside the solar balloon by direct sunlight as well as by an electrical heating element inside the solar balloon. The solar balloon is first partially inflated on the ground surface and then fully inflated by solar energy heating the air inside the balloon, which fully inflates the solar balloon to provide sufficient buoyancy lifting force to lift the solar array into the sky, forming a vertical solar photovoltaic array to provide solar generated electricity for household consumption. | 12-04-2014 |
20140360554 | METHOD OF PRODUCING TWO OR MORE THIN-FILM-BASED INTERCONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The present invention is premised upon a method of producing two or more thin-film-based interconnected photovoltaic cells comprising the steps of: a) providing a photovoltaic article comprising: a flexible conductive substrate, at least on photo-electrically active layer, a top transparent conducting layer, and a carrier structure disposed above the tap transparent layer; b) forming one or more first channels through the layers of the photovoltaic article; c) applying an insulating layer to the conductive substrate and spanning the one or more first channel; d) removing the carrier structure; e) forming an addition to the one or more first channels through the insulating layer; f) forming one or more second channels off set from the one or mom first channels through the insulating layer to expose a conductive surface of the flexible conductive substrate; g) applying a first electrically conductive material to the conductive surface of the flexible conductive substrate via the one or more; second channels; h) applying an electrically conductive film to the first insulating layer, wherein the film is hi electrical communication with the flexible conductive substrate via the first electrically conductive material; J) applying a second electrically conductive material above the top transparent conducting layer and through the one or more first channels, electrically connecting the layers of the photovoltaic article from step b to the electrically conductive | 12-11-2014 |
20150013750 | Mobile Solar Power Rack - An assembly for positioning photovoltaic panels on a structure includes a main frame connectable to the structure, and a subassembly connectable to the main frame to support a photovoltaic panel, in which the subassembly is rotatable with respect to the main frame to place the subassembly in a deployed position. The assembly may further include a stop-arm connectable to the main frame to support the subassembly when in the deployed position. | 01-15-2015 |
20150053252 | COVERING SYSTEM FOR WINDOWS OR BUILDING FACADES COMPRISING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES, IN PARTICULAR DSSC PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The present invention refers to a covering system for building windows or facades. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059825 | SOLAR MODULE - A solar module comprising at least a plurality of lamellar solar panels, which are mounted pivotably, about a common axis, on an elongate support and can be and which can be moved between a first position, in which they are disposed on top of each other substantially congruently and parallel to the support, and a second position, in which they lie substantially next to each other in a fanned out manner about the aforementioned axis, wherein the support can be pivoted out of a housing, which accommodates the support together with the solar panels in the first position of the panels, characterized in that the solar module comprises two supports of the aforementioned type equipped with solar panels in the manner described, wherein the two supports are pivotably hinged at the diametrical longitudinal ends of an elongate base support, which is mounted rotatably, about an approximately vertical axis, in the housing. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068582 | FOLDABLE, PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A foldable, portable, lightweight photovoltaic module has a carrier layer divided into equal sections separated by hinge spaces, a substrate layer on the carrier layer, and a photovoltaic cell layer on the substrate layer, wherein the hinge spaces each have a free space between opposing edges of the adjacent sections to enable them to be folded in accordion-like fashion for storage. The carrier layer may be made of rip-stop fabric and preferably supports 6 sections each with 6 PV cells of crystalline silicon of up to about 22% conversion efficiency. The module has a power output of about 122 watts at 24 volts, and weighs about 7.4 pounds (3.36 kg), with a power-to-size ratio of 14 watts/sft or more, and a power-to-weight ratio of 16.5 watts/pound or more. An improved method of lamination applies heat and pressure on upper and lower sides of the laminate layers through upper and lower chambers with respective pressure bladders and heaters that are independently controllable. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075583 | FOLDABLE ARRAY OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PANELS INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a foldable array of three-dimensional panels, which may include one or more functional electrical components. For instance, the three-dimensional multi-panel array may be reconfigured from a substantially planar configuration into a three-dimensional configuration. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083189 | COATINGS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE SURFACES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS ON MILITARY AIRCRAFT - A variety of methods for fabricating organic photovoltaic-based electricity-generating military aircraft fuselage surfaces are described. In particular, a method for fabricating curved electricity-generating military aircraft fuselage surfaces utilizing lamination of highly flexible organic photovoltaic films is described. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083190 | COATINGS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE SURFACES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY FOR MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS AND MAINTENANCE LOAD ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - A variety of methods for fabricating organic photovoltaic-based electricity-generating commercial aircraft fuselage surfaces are described. In particular, a method for fabricating curved electricity-generating commercial aircraft fuselage surfaces utilizing lamination of highly flexible organic photovoltaic films is described. High-throughput and low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083191 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND USE THEREOF - In the case of a photovoltaic module which comprises a plurality of solar cells which are each coupled to an electrically conductive, structured layer for discharging the electrical energy generated in the solar cells, wherein at least two subregions of the photovoltaic module are coupled to one another via a flexible connecting region, provision is made for the solar cells to be coupled on the rear side of said solar cells to the electrically conductive, structured layer, and for the electrically conductive, structured layer to be integrated in a multilayered film arranged on the rear side of the solar cells, wherein the multilayered film forms the flexible connecting region between the at least two subregions of the photovoltaic module, as a result of which a photovoltaic module which can be tilted or folded can be made available. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090315 | MOBILE SOLAR POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING SAME - A mobile solar power system provides electricity to various electronic devices needing a source of electricity in remote locations. The mobile solar power system may be transported in a compact form to a remote location by a trailer configured for securely transporting the mobile solar power system. Arrays for containing solar panels may be attached to the mobile solar power system. When a user is ready to deploy the solar panels of the various arrays, the arrays may be slid out from the mobile solar power system and/or unfolded from the mobile solar power system. After the arrays are deployed, the arrays including solar panels may be angled such that the solar panels may be exposed to solar energy which may be subsequently passed through to the various electronic devices needing a source of electricity. | 04-02-2015 |
20150107647 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module that includes: a plurality of cylindrical solar cells; and a retaining member configured to retain each of the cylindrical solar cells and couple the cylindrical solar cells together. The retaining member separates the cylindrical solar cells away from each other, and allows any of the cylindrical solar cells to be displaced relative to adjacent one of the cylindrical solar cells. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129013 | ROOF PANEL HAVING AN INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A roof panel having an integrated photovoltaic module is described. The roof panel has at least a substrate and an outer panel, which are laminarily bonded to each other by means of a thermoplastic layer, wherein a photovoltaic layer system is embedded in the thermoplastic layer and the substrate contains at least one polymer. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129014 | Folded Photovoltaic Assembly Mounting Structure And Mounting Method Therefor - A folding photovoltaic mounting structure and mounting method thereof is disclosed. A folding module, comprising: a panel having a front side and a backside; a first support block and a second support block disposed on the backside of the panel adjacent to two sides of the panel respectively; and a first support member and a second support member, the first support member connected with the first support block via a first hinge, and the second support member connected with the second support block via a second hinge, wherein the first support member and the second support member can fold and rotate about the first hinge and the second hinge respectively. A further photovoltaic module mounting structure, comprising: a plurality of photovoltaic modules, each of which is attached with: a first backside securing block connector member and a first backside hook connector member attached to a first side of the photovoltaic module, the first backside securing block connector member and the first backside hook connector member further attached to a front bracket assembly; a second backside securing block connector member and a second backside hook connector member attached to a second side of the photovoltaic module, the second backside securing block connector member and the second backside hook connector member further attached to a rear bracket assembly; wherein the front bracket assembly is freely rotatable about the first backside securing block connector member and the first backside hook connector member, and the rear bracket assembly is freely rotatable about the second backside securing block connector member and the second backside hook connector member. | 05-14-2015 |
20150333691 | ELASTIC SHADING TEXTILE COMPRISING PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS, AND CORRESPONDING MULTIPLE GLAZING - A shading textile is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of strip-shaped photovoltaic lamellas which, aligned next to one another or spaced apart from one another in their longitudinal direction, form a continuous product by means of a yarn system, wherein the yarn system is designed to be elastic in at least one direction, so that by tensioning the shading textile, a spacing between adjacent photovoltaic elements can be varied perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. | 11-19-2015 |
20150349704 | SOLAR PANEL CURTAIN DEVICE - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a solar panel curtain device comprises: a solar panel provided tilting at a predetermined angle relative to the ground surface, corresponding to the angle of incidence of sunlight; a first roll housing provided at the lower edge of the solar panel, having formed therein a first rotational shaft and a solar panel curtain accommodating space, and having formed on one side thereof a slot adapted such that the solar panel curtain can withdraw into the inner accommodating space or advance out of the inner accommodating space; a second roll housing provided at the upper edge of the solar panel, and having formed therein a second rotational shaft; a first rail and a second rail respectively touching the two ends of the first rotational shaft and the two ends of the second rotational shaft, and performing rotational motions on two sides of the solar panel; and a panel curtain of which the ends on both sides respectively touch the first rail and the second rail, and which operates so as either to be stowed in the inner accommodating space of the first roll housing or to cover the solar panel, in accordance with the rotational motions of the first rail and the second rail. | 12-03-2015 |
20150365047 | Solar Module - Disclosed is a solar module, comprising a plurality of lamellar solar panels, which are mounted on a common axis so as to be able to pivot between a first position, in which they are positioned one on top of the other in a substantially coincident manner, and a second position, in which they are fanned out substantially adjacently, wherein, of every two adjacent solar panels, only the axis-side end section of the one solar panel has at least one guide and only the axis-side end section of the other solar panel has two stops which interact with the guide and are spaced from each other in the tangential direction, and wherein the solar panels are spaced from each other in the fanned out second position in their radially projecting sections that adjoin the aforementioned end sections. | 12-17-2015 |
20150372249 | PHOTOVOLTAIC TEXTILES - A tape structure and related circuit configurations for textile systems to establish electrical characteristics of textiles. The textiles incorporate charge carrying components, such as photovoltaic components, in contact with conductive layers in a single tape structure to improve electrical properties without compromising physical characteristics of the textiles. The textiles include photovoltaic tapes, each having an optically transparent layer, a photovoltaic layer, a first electrically conducting layer, a second electrically conducting layer and an insulating substrate located between the first electrically conducting layer and the second electrically conducting layer. | 12-24-2015 |
20160020727 | PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL TRACKING DEVICE - A portable self-contained solar energy generation platform for tracking a source of solar energy and automatically maintaining optimum solar collection panel positioning for maximum energy output during operation. The solar tracking platform comprises a folding solar panel support stand on a power turntable with a solar tracker control actuation device in communication therewith. | 01-21-2016 |
20160027947 | FREE-STANDING METALLIC ARTICLE FOR SEMICONDUCTORS - A free-standing metallic article, and method of making, is disclosed in which the metallic article is electroformed on an electrically conductive mandrel. The mandrel has an outer surface with a preformed pattern, wherein at least a portion of the metallic article is formed in the preformed pattern. The metallic article is separated from the electrically conductive mandrel, which forms a free-standing metallic article that may be coupled with the surface of a semiconductor material for a photovoltaic cell. | 01-28-2016 |
20160036375 | TRANSPORTABLE HYBRID POWER SYSTEM - A transportable, deployable power system comprising a hybrid power box containing solar panels, wind turbine(s), fuel cells, fuel reformers, and other energy sources. The system could also include waste water and potable water inlet and outlet ports for water treatment. It will also allow for shelf mounted solar and wind turbine installation for disaster recovery, backup power for telecommunication, military power, Homeland Security power, off grid homes and water and wastewater packaging domestically and internationally. The present invention is ideal for any situation requiring immediate power and/or water treatment, such as remote construction sites or in emergency situations. The hybrid power box can be mounted to a standard shipping truck, train, or ship, and transported over land to the desired location. | 02-04-2016 |
20160072433 | Multiple Configurable Solar Photovoltaic Assembly - A portable multiple configuration solar photovoltaic assembly is disclosed. The assembly contains a plurality of solar photovoltaic panels that collect solar energy and convert the solar energy into electricity. The present invention provides an XJR-junction box that allows for the assembly to be used in either an in-series or in-parallel wiring configuration. | 03-10-2016 |
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